Which of the following represents the most ideal sequence of preparing the research plan?
A) Develop a research plan, conduct the literature review, form research questions and hypothesis
B) Formulate a hypothesis, support your hypothesis with literature review, develop your research plan
C) Review the literature, formulate a proposal, generate your hypothesis
D) Review the literature, generate a research question, develop your plan

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Reviewing the literature first allows for a better understanding of the research topic and generates ideas for research questions. From there, a research question can be formulated, and the plan can be developed to efficiently answer the question. Forming a hypothesis may come after generating a research question, but it is not always necessary or applicable to all research projects. Formulating a proposal before generating a hypothesis may be premature and may not be feasible without a clear research question in mind.

Which of the Following Represents the Most Ideal Sequence of Preparing